Our manufacturing client has engaged Lucas Group to assistant them in identifying a Cost Accountant to join their team. This position is very hands-on and will be responsible for full cycle accounting, financial reporting and some financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be a positive, team player who has experience working successfully with cross-functional groups within the company. A track record of process improvements and creating efficiencies is also highly desired.
Some responsibilities include…
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements
- Full cycle accounting; apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information
- Month and year-end close process- general journal entries, accruals, account analysis and reconciliation of accounts
- Cost accounting; which includes cycle count auditing and monitoring, standard cost roll process, preparation and review of the inventory E&O reserve, preparation and review of manufacturing variances and inventory management and reconciliation
- Prepares flash reports and quarterly P&L and Balance Sheet forecasts and annual Financial Plans.
- Special projects as assigned
- Maintains well-documented work papers and instructions for journal entries and account reconciliations
- Organizes and reviews various accounting reports
- Assists in coordination of annual budget and periodic forecasting
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
- 1-2+ years of experience in cost accounting or another relevant role within a manufacturing organization
- Knowledgeable with intercompany transactions and eliminations, and foreign currency a plus.
- Experience with Hyperion or Smartview a plus.
